Answer
Glucose 5% + sodium chloride 0.45% infusion may cause hypokalaemia (low potassium), requiring particular caution in patients with or at risk of hypokalaemia; close clinical monitoring may be warranted.
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- Sodium Chloride 0.45 % w/v and Glucose 5.0 % w/v Solution for Infusion BPBaxter Healthcare Ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 5Document updated
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